Can the President appoint federal judges?
Yes, Supreme Court justices and court of appeals and district judges are appointed to office by the President of the United States, with the approval of the U.S. Senate.ChaCha
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Supreme Court justices, court of appeals and district court j...
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Why do federal judges serve for life?
It shields judges from the political pressure that comes with...
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When may a federal judge be replaced?
Federal judges are appointed for terms of life. They are repl...
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Federal judges are nominated by the President and confirmed b...
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When a president is selecting a federal judge he should take ...
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What is the primary function of federal judges?
The primary function of federal judges is to supervise and ad...
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How long do federal judges serve on the courts?
Federal judges keep their jobs unless Congress decides to rem...
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How are federal judges appointed?
A federal judge is appointed by the President and confirmed b...
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How is a federal judge appointed?
Though recommendation by the President. Appointees to the fed...
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Why do federal judges serve for life?
It shields judges from the political pressure that comes with...
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Who do federal judges appoint to help them handle minor civil complaints and misdemeanor cases?
A federal magistrate judge is assigned (appointed to) duties ...
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Who appoints federal judges and for what terms?
Federal judges are appointed by the President and confirmed b...
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What government officer appoints federal judges?
Supreme Court justices, court of appeals judges, and district...
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Who did president bush nominate for a federal judge and got declined? Nancy something?
I think you are referring to Nancy Turback-Berry as a nominat...
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Why do federal judges serve for life?
It shields judges from the political pressure that comes with...
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Why do federal judges serve for life?
It shields judges from the political pressure that comes with...
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How long is the term of a federal judge?
Federal judges of the courts of appeals, the district courts ...
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How long do federal judges serve on the courts?
Federal judges keep their jobs unless Congress decides to rem...
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What is the primary function of federal judges?
The primary function of federal judges is to supervise and ad...
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How long do federal judges serve for?
A federal supreme court judge can hold office from the day he...
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What is the primary function of federal judges?
The primary function of federal judges is to supervise and ad...
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Why do federal judges serve for life?
It shields judges from the political pressure that comes with...
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How long is the term of a federal judge?
Federal judges of the courts of appeals, the district courts ...
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How long do federal judges serve on the courts?
Federal judges keep their jobs unless Congress decides to rem...
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Supreme Court justices, court of appeals and district court j...
About Federal Judge
A federal judge is one of the following judges within the US federal court system: circuit, district, appellate judges. Justices of the Supreme Court are also considered federal judges. The President appoints federal judges, while the Senate confirms the position. Federal judges have lifetime appointments, meaning they vacate the office when they retire or die. A judge can only be impeached through the US House of Representatives followed by a trial in the United States Senate.
About President of the United States
The President of the United States is the head of state and is the commander-in-chief of the US armed forces. He is charged with execution of federal law, and appointing executive, diplomatic and judiciary officials. The president is indirectly elected to a four-year term with a two-term limit. The current President of the United States is the Honorable Barack Obama.
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About Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest Federal court in the United States. The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review. It is designed as part of the original system of checks and balances in the US government.
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